The Marvell Academy Eagles will take on the DeSoto Thunderbirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marvell Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while DeSoto will come in with three straight wins.
Marvell Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Tunica Academy, who was ranked 11th in their home state at the time (Marvell Academy was ranked 19th). The Eagles took a hard 42-26 fall against the Blue Devils on Friday.
Meanwhile, DeSoto humbled Delta Streets Academy with a 54-22 victory. The Thunderbirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by 22 points or more this season.
DeSoto's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Marvell Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Marvell Academy took a serious blow against DeSoto when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 52-0. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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